Good governance improves the material life of a citizen. But to achieve cultural and spiritual progress, India should embrace Dharma (one’s duty) as beautifully described in our Hindu texts.
In addition to Valmiki Ramayana, the book ‘Untold stories of Ramayana‘ narrates many heart-warming stories from Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, and other Hindu scriptures, like:
- How Rama’s sister Shanta married a sage
- Story of Seeta before King Janaka found her in the ground
- Hanuman’s birth story including how Apsara Punjikasthala was reborn as his mother Anjani
- Why God Shiva destined the downfall of the evil Ravana
- Many celestials helped Rama to defeat the Rakshasa-s
- The curses of 2 parrots and Rishi Bhrigu caused Seeta’s banishment
- Rama’s descendants ruled many regions around the world
- Maya Seeta’s fascinating connection to Seeta and Tirupati Balaji
This book explores over 300 geographical locations from Ramayana which you can visit even today. In easy language, the book highlights Ramayana’s relevance in today’s life and the simple path to happiness from ‘Yoga Vaasishtha’ (Maha-Ramayana). The book ‘Untold stories of Ramayana‘ was released on the auspicious day of Shree Rama navami in 2023.
‘Untold stories of Ramayana’ is now available online at:
Here are some reviews of my first book ‘Essence of the Fifth Veda‘: